No Bullsh!t Leadership Moment 167. Don’t Let These 3 Mistakes Derail Your Career
19 snips
Apr 5, 2026 A concise look at three career-slowing mistakes that often go underestimated. Stories about spotting hidden political moves and responding without getting sucked in. Practical urgency on dealing with underperformers quickly. Advice on balancing trust with verification to keep teams moving.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Late Start Built Versatility And Urgency
- Martin G Moore began his corporate career late after years of consulting and contract project work which left him without a deep internal track record.
- That varied background made him highly versatile with strong pattern recognition, but it also drove him to hyper-perform to catch up inside organisations.
Learn To Read The Political Play
- Do learn to read the political play and watch for hidden political attacks that chip away at your credibility.
- Martin warns these attacks happen in the shadows, so develop detection and measured responses that avoid becoming politically toxic.
Hire Slow And Fire Fast
- Do act fast on underperformers once you've given expert support and guidance; sitting and hoping they improve is futile.
- Martin's rule: hire slow and fire fast, and he never met a leader who regretted replacing an underperformer.